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// Original:  Ronnie T. Moore -->
// Web Site:  The JavaScript Source -->
// 
// Dynamic 'fix' by: Nannette Thacker -->
// Web Site: http://www.shiningstar.net -->
// 
// This script and many more are available free online at -->
// The JavaScript Source!! http://javascript.internet.com -->
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function textCounter(field, countfield, maxlimit) 
	{
	if (field.value.length > maxlimit) // if too long...trim it!
	field.value = field.value.substring(0, maxlimit);
	// otherwise, update 'characters left' counter
	else 
	countfield.value = maxlimit - field.value.length;
	}
// End -->